She laughed softly and said, “What? Are you sick again?”

In the darkness, Bryson remained silent for a moment.

Then, Wallace’s voice from the stage began to drift over.

“Everyone here knows that today’s party is special because I’ve found my biological daughter.

It’s a celebration for her.

I have two wonderful announcements to make tonight.

The Compton and Pierce families are going to unite through marriage!”

Bryson’s snort snapped Hannah back to reality.

“So that’s why you’re here?”

Leaning on the pillar and squinting in the dim light, Hannah faced Bryson and said, “Did you come all this way just out of jealousy?”

“No,” Bryson responded coldly.

nearby, so I thought I’d drop in

closer, and asked, “Why do I get the feeling you’re keeping something

moved closer to Hannah and gently caressed her

“I need to go.

he finished his words, the tie Hannah was holding was pulled away

regained her

with concern, sensing something

the pillar, turning her attention to the stage bathed in

was just about

news-our six leading families are

were cut off by the sudden sound of gunfire

Bang! Bang! Bang! !

“There’s a shooter! Could this be a terrorist

shooting! Help! We

dimly lit

pushing past each other in a desperate

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